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KIA CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+
Serpentine Drive Belt Routing -> Imported Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & Vans -> Kia
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Sedona 3.5 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Kia -> Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Spectra LX 2.0 L4 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Kia -> Component Locations -> Sephia & Spectra w/1.8L Engine
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 L4 GAS
Refe...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia GS 1.6 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheels and tires.
- Remove hub nut and disconnect tie-rod end.
- Do not damage dust cover or oil seal.
- Remove driveshaft from transaxle with a pry bar.
- If driveshaft is stuck in front wheel hub, install a miscellan...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures -> Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation -> TPMS Receiver
Vehicle: 2009 KIA RIO LX 1.6 L4 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation
- Using Kia TPMS exciter tool, or equivalent, read the four tire pressure sensor IDs starting with sensor 1 the LH front wheel.
- Read the remaining sensors in the following order:
- Sensor 2, RH front wheel.
- Sensor 3, LH rear wheel.
- Sensor 4, RH rear wheel.
- Connect the Kia exciter tool, or equivalent, to the DLC (Data Link Connector) located under the LH side of the instrument panel.
- Using the tool, register the four sensor IDs to the TPMS receiver.
- Disconnect the tool from the DLC.
- Place the ignition switch in the Off position for 15 seconds, then turn the ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 KIA RIO5 SX 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
- Remove power steering pump belt.
- Remove water pump pulley.
- Remove power steering pump.
- Remove two alternator electrical connectors from ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2009 Borrego
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Borrego LX 3.8 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9,320 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Remove the glove compartment stops located at each side, then lower the glove compartment, Fig. .
- Disconnect the glove compartment damper.
- Remove the cabin...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Kia -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> 2007-09 Rondo
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Rondo EX Premium 2.4 L4 GAS
The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) System warning lamp, will illuminate for 2-4 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. The lamp should go off after the 2-4 seconds has elapsed. If the warning lamp remains on or comes on...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet pipe.
- Remove hose from water inlet pipe.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2001 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
Alternator
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen alternator upper locknut.
- Loosen lower mounting nut.
- Push alternator inward toward engine.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque alternator mounting nut and bolt to 18 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator adjustment lockbolt to 11 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator brace mounting bolt to 17 ft. lbs.
Air ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: IPM Update to Prevent Battery Discharge Vehicle: 2010 KIA Sedona EX 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO Vehicle: 2007 KIA Rondo LX 2.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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